Games Like The Little Crane That Could

Square Box: a game with the ball falling in a box.

Why similar: Simulation 71.3%, Indie 28.7%

DISCLAIMER: Made by one dev and his kid. Uses lots of assets. Glitchy Apocalypse Simulator is a comical physics-based game. The game is a light-hearted, comical sandbox and makes no attempts at realism or strategy.

Why similar: Simulation 54.4%, Sandbox 23%, Indie 22.6%

Feel a flock at your fingertips. An interactive flock simulation for VR.

Why similar: Simulation 71.3%, Indie 28.7%

You begin as a beaten Dark Lord in castle debris. Good news: you still have cute loyal servants to obey your orders and one superpower - you can teleport the whole castle with all your belongings when you want. Explore maps, mine resources, use your ingenuity to invent tricky traps.

Why similar: Simulation 54.2%, Sandbox 24%, Indie 21.8%

DearCraft is a game that allows players to create a world with imagination and creativity unboundedly and play their own 3D sandbox game spontaneously.

Why similar: Simulation 56.3%, Indie 22.6%, Sandbox 21.1%

Take control of a range of different machines and operate them in a unique environment. Each new game generates a new world, and it is yours to develop: Dig and build anything, anywhere! All machines have been carefully modelled down to small details.

Why similar: Simulation 44.2%, Sandbox 30.3%, Indie 13.4%, Open World 12.1%

UniverCity is an isometric university management game.

Why similar: Simulation 72.6%, Indie 27.4%

Theme Park Studio is a powerful suite of tools that allows players to design, build, and experience stunning amusement parks of their own design. Players can build whatever they can imagine, and then share it online for others to experience. Theme Park Studio includes Steam Workshop integration.

Why similar: Simulation 60.5%, Sandbox 24.6%, Indie 15%

The background of the game is similar to the World War II. There is a small village in China which is often plundered by the enemy. In order to survive, players assume the role of a heroic warrior and fight the aggressors to defend the homeland and the people.

Why similar: Simulation 72.3%, Indie 27.7%

Explore the vast terrains of Mars, generated from real NASA satellite data, and survive threats like dust storms by discovering randomized supply caches and habitats. Adventure on foot or in driveable rovers with this otherworldly first-person sandbox.

Why similar: Simulation 72.3%, Indie 27.7%

Mendel is a chill sandbox game about growing weird plants from alien genetics.

Why similar: Simulation 72.3%, Indie 27.7%

Tracon!2012:SE is not an arcade game. With a complex command structure, advanced AI and Speech Recognition technology Tracon!2012:SE will allow you to experience of the thrill of being a real air traffic controller working on the approach/departure position.

Why similar: Simulation 72.3%, Indie 27.7%

Groomer is a relaxing simulation game where take on a role of groomer, a person that takes care of dogs.

Why similar: Simulation 72.2%, Indie 27.8%

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are responsible for preventing illegal immigration and preventing the unlawful traffic of goods into the US. Have you ever thought what it would be like to be one of those agents? What choices they have to make on daily basis?

Why similar: Simulation 72.3%, Indie 27.7%

The game's protagonist, Liya, works as an actor after a difficult phase of his life begins a quest for fame. But while facing a variety of new people and obstacles, can he change his rebellious nature and become a famous star? Under the scrutiny of his ex-girlfriend, what is Liya's fate?

Why similar: Simulation 72.2%, Indie 27.8%

Personate a real crane master and put containers in the appropriate place. Remember that time is running by and the more containers you put, the more points you get.

Why similar: Simulation 72.2%, Indie 27.8%

Morning Star is a first-person farming game set in a post-cyberpunk world where computers are your soil and software is your seeds.

Why similar: Simulation 71.3%, Indie 28.7%

The Redshift is a fictional handheld game console in the universe of the puzzle programming game EXAPUNKS. This player will allow you to play Redshift games made by other EXAPUNKS players.

Why similar: Simulation 72%, Indie 28%

Explore worlds within worlds as you zoom into fascinating scientific environments built using real data. Discover a jungle of neurons, or watch as molecules read DNA. COSM Worlds brings science to life right before your eyes. COSM Worlds offers both VR and non-VR experiences.

Why similar: Simulation 72.2%, Indie 27.8%

Crime Scene:Reconstruction will allow you to become a real CSI agent.You should investigate into crime scenes via VR and search hiddened evidences. Also, you have to reconstruct the criminal cases to indentify criminals by using your case board based on evidences you collected.

Why similar: Simulation 71.3%, Indie 28.7%

Face your fear of heights! Bridge Trek provides you with a safe environment to conquer your gephyrophobia or acrophobia in virtual reality. Build your way up from the pillow padded first bridge, to the perilous glass bridge in the sky!

Why similar: Simulation 71.9%, Indie 28.1%

Master how the MCAS that led to the Boeing 737 MAX crashes works by playing around with this interactive 3D simulation.

Why similar: Simulation 71.8%, Indie 28.2%

Concrete And Steel is a 3D sandbox for creative people to build structures using a huge range of objects and materials. Experience unlimited creativity with huge environments, rich customisation, co-operative multiplayer, modding support and more! The only limit is your imagination!

Why similar: Simulation 71.9%, Indie 28.1%

Experience passenger transportation accross an impressive wide city. With latest model city bus within traffic surrounded by pedestrians. Follow many routes and unlock new ones by earning money.

Why similar: Simulation 73.1%, Indie 26.9%

Learn electronic circuits in a new and exciting way and increase your understanding of basic electronic circuits. Seven complete levels to assess your knowledge of basic electronic circuits including Series Parallel Resistor circuits, Resistor Capacitor (RC) filters, Graetz Bridges, Wheatstone bridges, Weighted summing amplifiers,...

Why similar: Simulation 73.1%, Indie 26.9%

Progetto Ustica is a serious game that aims at keeping alive the memory of one of the most tragic events in recent Italian history. It is a short exploratory experience created for PC/MAC and, soon, supporting Oculus Rift VR and HTC Vive.

Why similar: Simulation 73.1%, Indie 26.9%

Safety and stability in Britain are especially important. You are lucky to enter the Internet security office. This is a great opportunity to dedicate to our motherland. In the increasingly bad network environment, you have to check and delete the illegal comments in the news, so that the UK keeps its purity and beauty every moment.

Why similar: Simulation 71.3%, Indie 28.7%

Tower!2011:SE is not an arcade game. With a complex command structure, advanced AI and Speech Recognition technology Tower!2011:SE will allow you to experience of the thrill of being a real air traffic controller.

Why similar: Simulation 73.1%, Indie 26.9%

'Escape Architect VR' is an exciting and challenging multi-room escape environment. Each room will have different themes, centered around the same style and lighthearted tone. Successful escapologists can use the room editor to create and share their own ingenious VR puzzles.

Why similar: Simulation 71.3%, Indie 28.7%

A game of loss and triumph. Spending money virtually has never been easier. Microtransaction Simulator Game of the Decade: Deluxe Edition takes everything the original game had, makes it 3D, adds more items, adds some recipes, and more. Kick your microtransaction habit by playing a harmless useless clone of AAA games pay-2-win systems.

Why similar: Simulation 71.3%, Indie 28.7%

The Heroes are coming to raid your Dungeon and its up to you to make sure they find it challenging. Design your own dungeon and fill it with Monsters, Traps and Treasure!

Why similar: Simulation 71.3%, Indie 28.7%

Paintey is a freeform do whatever you want painting simulator! You can paint everything from your face to the entire environment.

Why similar: Simulation 73.1%, Indie 26.9%

Do you want to experience driving tanks? Want to feel the exciting excitement of the iron and steel collision? This game brings you the answer.

Why similar: Simulation 71.3%, Indie 28.7%

VR Home is a sandbox game made for the HTC Vive based around building and designing your own virtual house or room. You can build, save, customise and interact with your spaces and homes.

Why similar: Simulation 71.3%, Indie 28.7%

Have you ever wondered about your place in the cosmos? Well, now with the magic of virtual reality, you can see exactly where you are! Shrink and expand the universe to see where you fit into the big picture. Stroll through a sea of hundreds of thousands of stars and galaxies.

Why similar: Simulation 71.3%, Indie 28.7%

Take on the role of a blacksmith in the castle, create weapons and sell them to soldiers, get resources from caves. Get the master rating.

Why similar: Simulation 71.3%, Indie 28.7%

A water analysis laboratory

Why similar: Simulation 71.3%, Indie 28.7%

Orcish Inn is a farming, survival and tavern simulation game in which you raise crops, brew beer and build a tavern for your orcish guests!

Why similar: Simulation 70.6%, Indie 29.4%

It is a game of quiz program format. You choose one of four challengers to capture four genres. Each genre has a partner who comes out with a quiz, and if defeated by that partner, the challenger will be made into alcohol.

Why similar: Simulation 71.3%, Indie 28.7%

Aliens! Fruit! Tentacles! Space! Shop management!

Why similar: Simulation 70.4%, Indie 29.6%

Learn how to make coffee.

Why similar: Simulation 71.3%, Indie 28.7%

This is an experimentation of recreating the dream, much more than a game. You can stroll in the world which the creator has actually dreamed. Your dream can proceed with guidance written on the button for the destination.

Why similar: Simulation 71.3%, Indie 28.7%

Briquid is a simple yet challenging water physics puzzle game. Build bricks, remove them, or change the direction of gravity to get the water to its destination.

Why similar: Simulation 71.3%, Indie 28.7%

bLogic Blox is an electronic sandbox where you can create anything your mind can dream up. Build circuit logic with switches, gates, lights, batteries, or just make cool 3D pixel art. Add input bits linked to your keyboard to make interactive objects that you can control. The only limitation is your imagination!

Why similar: Simulation 71.3%, Indie 28.7%

Bring the colours back to the world !

Why similar: Simulation 69.2%, Indie 30.8%

(Update: RXE has been discontinued. See the Community Page for more information.) RXE is a game about building and programming robots. Design machines using a variety of parts and devices, and write code in a powerful visual programming language.

Why similar: Simulation 71.3%, Indie 28.7%

A troop-clash strategy game. Choose your hero, command minions, crush enemy formations! Inspired by Heroes of Might & Magic and Hero's Hour. Multiple races with national styles like Huaxia and France. Random maps = unique fun every game! Endless development & combat!

Why similar: Simulation 48.6%, Sandbox 31%, Open World 13.7%, Indie 6.7%

Drive through serene landscapes to the sound of relaxing lo-fi. Choose to explore a vast open world or follow an endless road, with no rush, no limits. With stunning graphics, simple controls, and a calm atmosphere, this is the perfect game to relax and enjoy the journey.

Why similar: Simulation 39.3%, Sandbox 36.2%, Indie 13.1%, Open World 11.4%

Shoemaker is a unique shoe workshop simulator game where you need to fix boots

Why similar: Simulation 71.3%, Indie 28.7%

Shape nature your way in a surreal playground of infinite plants and trees. Tweak their recipes, prune or let them flourish, and save your best creations into an ever growing collection.

Why similar: Simulation 39%, Sandbox 31.7%, Procedural Generation 23.9%, Indie 5.4%

Get into the magical world of lighting design. Build huge concert stages in minutes with our carefully crafted tools. Control stage lights, motors or hoists with our integrated DMX controllers. MIDI control is available !

Why similar: Simulation 71.3%, Indie 28.7%

Restaurant Tycoon is a simulation of Restaurant games, where you can hire employees, build restaurant, add furniture, through their own ability to make the restaurant profitable, become the most popular restaurant.

Why similar: Simulation 71.3%, Indie 28.7%

Pope Simulator features many themes from the fascinating history of the papacy in the second half of the 20th century. Inspiring adventure, political intrigue, moral dilemmas and many themes based on actual events.

Why similar: Simulation 71.3%, Indie 28.7%

Explore the beauty of math with this real-time terrain engine. Control 13 generation variables to see exactly how algorithms shape landscapes.

Why similar: Simulation 41.8%, Procedural Generation 31.3%, Sandbox 26.9%

Create your own levels, publish them or download levels from community. Play with your friends or play it alone. Shape the future of Labyrinth Simulator.

Why similar: Simulation 71.3%, Indie 28.7%

In this VR experience you are stuck on a fishing boat, you must sort fish to pay of your debt.

Why similar: Simulation 71.3%, Indie 28.7%

This is a short horror game, that delves into the mind of a indie game developer, making his second game.

Why similar: Simulation 71.3%, Indie 28.7%